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Dr. Sylvain Charlebois – the “Food Professor” Keynote at the Upcoming Economic Summit
Dr. Sylvain Charlebois on… It’s getting complicated out there, and that’s a good thing! The Canadian agri-food landscape is continuously changing to remain competitive. Disruptions in how Canadian consumers shop and buy food are a constant in today’s fast changing world. As the line between food service and retailing blurs,… Read more
It’s Happening! Up Close AND Virtual
Registration Now Open SUMMIT NEWS… Join Us for the 15th annual ‘State of the Island’ Economic Summit Summit Registration is now open! Take advantage of Early Bird savings. Hybrid Summit – We’re happy to say that in-person networking is back while virtual presentations provide maximum flexibility for everyone participating. Online and/or In Person – Attend presentations,… Read more
Seaweed harvesting in the spotlight on Vancouver Island
Source: CTV Vancouver Island By Gord Kurbis, Journalist, CTV Vancouver Island – Monday, May 17, 2021 3:50PM PDT COURTENAY — The eyes of anyone around the world interested in seaweed are focused on Vancouver Island this week as the island celebrates its first ever Seaweed Days, running from May 17 to 23. The week… Read more
Free marketing boost for Cowichan businesses selling local products
Economic Development Cowichan Press Release – May 10, 2021 Cowichan restaurants, retailers and producers selling local products can get a free marketing boost in 2021 from the VIEA Island Good Program. Economic Development Cowichan has once again partnered with the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance (VIEA) to offer Cowichan businesses a free one-year… Read more
Seaweed Days – May 17 – 23, 2021
VIEA TO HOST SEAWEED INDUSTRY SPEAKERS SERIES… Seaweed Days – May 17 to 23, 2021 In 2018, the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance (VIEA) using its new designation as FTZVI, Canada’s 12th Foreign Trade Zone, developed four business cases to attract Foreign Direct Investment. The business case for Seaweed Aquaculture rose to the top of this… Read more
Business notes: Island Good celebrating 3 years of helping local businesses
Source: Cowichan Valley Citizen By Robert Barron – Apr. 9, 2021 5:45 a.m Island Good is celebrating its third anniversary. Island Good, a marketing campaign launched by the Vancouver Island Economic Summit in 2018, is a place brand to help shoppers easily identify local products from Vancouver Island and the… Read more
Press Release – Raise a Glass to Three ‘Island Good’ Years!
Nanaimo— April 1, 2021 — While it’s been hard to find much of anything to celebrate in 2020 and 2021, our increased dedication to supporting local products deserves our enthusiastic endorsement. Island Good is celebrating its third anniversary! Watch for Island Good entrepreneur stories, virtual cocktail events showcasing Island Good companies and 8… Read more
Island Good brand gives local food a boost
Source: The Discourse Cowichan By Zach Kiedaisch, March 30, 2021 “I know when I go and purchase something else from an Island Good company, someone’s proud of this,” says Paul Gill, co-owner of Sutra Foods. There’s a special ingredient in the sauce that Paul Gill cooks with his wife, Pari,… Read more
Raise a Glass to Three ‘Island Good’ Years!
While it’s been hard to find much of anything to celebrate in 2020 and 2021, our increased dedication to supporting local products deserves our enthusiastic endorsement. Island Good is celebrating its third anniversary March 21st! Watch for product features and Island Good stories and join the fun throughout April and… Read more
A Piece of the Pie On The Fly Café at YQQ
Source: the Compass Magazine, Issue 30 | December 2020 / January 2021 It’s no secret…small and medium sized businesses have been hit quite hard through this time of Covid Pandemic, Some have closed to either re-open later or possibly never at all, and some through perseverance, tears and bit of… Read more